Cage
Dead Letter Circus Lyrics


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Do you feel warm within your cage?
Friend, you are bigger than this
I know you see between these lines
Want for the world in your hands
You are smarter than these chains
And have you figured out yet?
It always figures out best, life goes by
I feel something's not right
We're living in circles
With no break in sight yet
Why can I not live this life?
The way I feel
I choose
Know that is right
I wanna push this wall
Till it breaks
It comes and it goes, it comes
And it goes and it's never the same
One day at a time and I can't explain why
I keep holding on when
I know this is all a game
I choose to play but why?
There's no turning back

This prison is perfect and moving too fast
Tell me why should I exist in life this way
I wanna choose, know this is right
I wanna push this wall till it breaks
It comes and it goes, it comes
And it goes and it's never the same
One day at a time and I can't explain why I keep holding on when I know this is all a game
I choose to play but why?
Do you feel warm within your cage?
And have you figured out yet, life goes by?
Is that you standing head down in the line?
Is that you with your hands held in the sign?
The real you in this moment now
Hoping to identify and tore-define

And now you claim you broke free to decide
Lonely, you built the wallsto your design
Is that you wishing?
You could have learned
How to just simplify and not analyze
Do you feel warm within your cage
Or does it burn almost every day?




There is still time left
So make your decision

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dead Letter Circus's song "Cage" are about breaking free from the constraints and limitations of a self-imposed cage. The song speaks to those who feel trapped in a life that doesn't feel right and yearn for a world where they have control over their destiny. The opening question “Do you feel warm within your cage?” sets the tone for the rest of the song as it explores themes of self-doubt, discontent, and the longing for change.


The song speaks to the universal human experience of feeling stuck in a repetitive cycle and finding the courage to break free from it. The lyrics suggest that it's possible to break out of one’s cage by realizing that we are not bound by the chains we’ve constructed for ourselves; that we are capable of defining our own destiny by making the right choices. When the lyrics say, "So make your decision," it is a call to action; to take control of your life and make a change.


The underlying message of the song is one of hope and empowerment. The idea that we can take control of our lives and make the changes necessary to create a better future for ourselves is a powerful one. By breaking free from our self-imposed cages, we can find the courage to follow our dreams, no matter how far-fetched they may seem.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you feel warm within your cage?
Are you comfortable with the restricted life you lead?


Friend, you are bigger than this
You are capable of more than what a cage has to offer.


I know you see between these lines
I know you understand that there is more to life than what it seems from within the cage.


Want for the world in your hands
You have the desire to make a change and accomplish great things.


You are smarter than these chains
You are intelligent enough to break free from the confines of the cage.


And have you figured out yet?
Have you come to the realization yet?


It always figures out best, life goes by
Things will work out in the end, life keeps moving forward.


I feel something's not right
I sense that something is wrong or missing in your life.


We're living in circles
We are stuck in a loop, repeating the same things every day.


With no break in sight yet
There seems to be no end to the repetitiveness of life.


Why can I not live this life?
Why am I unable to live the life I want to live?


The way I feel I choose Know that is right
I want to live my life according to my feelings and beliefs, knowing that it's the right thing for me.


I wanna push this wall Till it breaks
I want to break free from the cage I'm trapped in.


It comes and it goes, it comes And it goes and it's never the same
Life is constantly changing and unpredictable.


One day at a time and I can't explain why I keep holding on when I know this is all a game
I continue to hold on day by day, even though I'm aware that life can seem like a meaningless game.


I choose to play but why?
Why do I choose to participate in this game?


This prison is perfect and moving too fast
This confined life seems perfect, but it's moving too quickly.


Tell me why should I exist in life this way
Why should I continue to live my life in this confined way?


And now you claim you broke free to decide Lonely, you built the wallsto your design
You claim to have broken free from your confinement, but you are still lonely and have built your own walls.


Is that you wishing?
Do you wish for something more?


You could have learned How to just simplify and not analyze
You should have learned to simplify your life rather than over-analyzing it.


Or does it burn almost every day?
Does the thought of being confined burn within you every day?


There is still time left So make your decision
There is still time to make a choice and change your life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KIMBERLEY KENNETH BENZIE, STEWART ALEXANDER HILL, ROBERT MARIC, FORRESTER SAVELL, LUKE WILLIAMS

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Castor Z3

Do you feel warm within your cage
Friend you are bigger than this
I know you see between these lines
Want for the world in your hands
You are smarter than these chains
And have you figured out yet
It always figures out best, life goes by

I feel something's not right
We're living in circles
With no break in sight yet
Why can I not live this life
the way I feel I choose, know that is right
I wanna push this wall till it breaks

It comes and it goes, it comes and it goes and it's never the same
One day at a time and I can't explain why
I keep holding on when I know this is all a game
I choose to play but why?

There's no turning back
This prison is perfect and moving too fast

Tell me why should I exist in life this way
I wanna choose, know this is right
I wanna push this wall till it breaks

It comes and it goes, it comes and it goes and it's never the same
One day at a time and I can't explain why
I keep holding on when I know this is all a game
I choose to play but why?

Do you feel warm within your cage
And have you figured out yet, life goes by

Is that you standing head down in the line
Is that you with your hands held in the sign
The real you in this moment now
Hoping to identify and to re-define

And now you, claim you broke free to decide
Lonely you, built the walls to your design
Is that you wishing, you could have learned
how to just simplify and not analyse

Do you feel warm within your cage
Or does it burn almost everyday
There is still time left

So make your decision.



All comments from YouTube:

Tekkerue

That bridge when the drums come in at 2:40 is just awesome! Sounds very Karnivool-ish...and I mean that in a GOOD way. I've been looking for more bands that have a similar vibe to Karnivool.

eber aliaga hernandez

yeah that part reminds me Karnivool songs, very good band for sure!

Simon O

Good comments. I've followed TBE. Cog Karnivool since the early days. Check out Tesserect and Skyharbor amazing - Daniel Tompkins vocals

TheGrinchStoleMyBong

13dirty666 love Butterfly. Rishloo is another one that is in the same vein, but unique

Smeagol316

@13dirty666 You have good taste in music sir :-)

13dirty666

ooo and Butterfly Effect

RLo

Absolutely an epic album guys!! 🤘🏽

Chelsea Hall

This song got me through an extremely abusive relationship many years ago. I love you always DLC

Castor Z3

@Tony Amen to that my brother.

Michał Bogucki

good to know you're fine now 'n

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